2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · EY55 ELO
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 130,123 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
EY55 ELO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 130,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EY55 ELO Mileage History
- 11/09/2021112,921 mi
- 02/09/2022117,815 mi+4,894 mi
- 02/09/2023122,568 mi+4,753 mi
- 07/09/2024127,536 mi+4,968 mi
- 06/02/2026130,123 mi+2,587 mi
Average of roughly 3,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EY55 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (EY55 ELO) between September 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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